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If you love gardens, but haven’t been able to create one because
of lack of space or time, a container garden can be the perfect
small scale alternative.

Container Gardens aren’t a new
invention, but the idea has recently grown past urban and
apartment living to suburban living. There is no limit to where
container gardens can be created, and it is popular everywhere as
a way to enhance ones landscaping or to add a little bit of
nature into a setting that was previously barren.

If you’re
having trouble picturing what a container garden is, think of it
as a mobile planter (although you may keep it in one place if you
wish). With modern materials such as plastic, clay, metal, and
concrete receptacles, it is easy to create your own container
garden.

To begin creating your container garden, you first need to choose
what material you want your container to be made from, and how
big the container should be. No matter the size or material, the
container must have a hole or multiple holes in the bottom for
drainage when watering. You should have an overflow dish for the
container to sit in so that, over time, the plants can hydrate
themselves with the excess water over time.

For aesthetic
purposes, it is smart to have the overflow dish made out of the
same material as the container. It does not matter where you
place your container, as long as you are sure that you choose the
correct plants for it based on the amount of sunlight that they
will be receiving.

After choosing the material, size, and location for your
container, you will need to purchase three types of substrate for
it: small rocks, sand, and soil. You will begin by adding a
layer of small rocks to cover the bottom of the container. Then add
a layer of one to 2 inches of sand, depending on
the depth of your container (the deeper the container, the
thicker the layer of sand). Last, add the third layer,
the soil (you can use either regular planting soil, or soil rich
in nutrients).

Make sure to leave some room at the top of the
container so you can add the plants without spilling soil, You
can add some soil to the top after adding your plants in order to
level the top, but make sure to leave some room still so when you
water the plants the rim will keep the water from overflowing
before the water drains into the soil. At this point, if you
wish to decorate the top of he container, you can add pebbles or
landscaping stones, but it is not necessary.

After adding the small rocks, sand, and soil, you’ll need to
choose the plants to add. It is completely up to you based on
the type of garden you would like to have, but be sure the amount of sunlight and climate is
correct for the types of plants you choose. Some options
that might interest you are an herb garden to enhance your
cooking, or flowers or native plants simply for decoration, or
even vegetables such as tomatoes you can eat when the time
is right.

Make sure when it comes time to place your plants into the
container, you dig a hole for each plant, and pour water into
each hole before placing the plant in it. Newly planted
vegetation needs plenty of water, after the plants are
installed, you should water the entire container again to give as healthy a start as possible.

That’s all there is to it! You can now cultivate your garden and
watch the plants grow. It really is easy to create a garden
where you may have previously thought it wasn’t possible. If
everything doesn’t go perfectly, and notice some withering or
browning of your plants, don’t worry. You can simply try
watering the plants a little more often or move the plant to
where it can get the proper amount of sunlight.